The Federal Government is set to rescue and repatriate a group of
Nigerian workers stranded in the Central African Republic.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja disclosed this in a statement on
Friday, following a viral video that showed the distressed individuals
abandoned in the Bambari region, about eight hundred and fifty
kilometers from the country’s capital, Bangui.
It confirmed that officials of the Nigerian Mission in the Central African
Republic have successfully established contact with the affected nationals.
Spokesperson of the ministry, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the Embassy of
Nigeria in Bangui is actively liaising with local authorities to ensure the
safety, welfare, and swift repatriation of the victims.
The Federal Government also reaffirmed its commitment to the protection
of citizens abroad.
It further called on Nigerians seeking employment opportunities overseas
to conduct proper checks on prospective employers and ensure all travel
documents are in order.
